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Sep 12 2009
American Idol Only Took Two Weeks To Land Ellen As Fourth Judge
From the news that Ellen DeGeneres is now the fourth judge on American Idol also comes the interesting tidbit that it only took Idol two weeks to land her.
Here are the deets from Variety:
The comedian and daytime talkshow host was first approached less than a month ago about joining the show. But despite DeGeneres’ stature, the lengthy five-year pact, the simultaneous “Ellen DeGeneres Show” contract renewal at Warner Bros. and the logistics of DeGeneres juggling both jobs, the deal came fast and furious.
“Both sides were motivated,” said Fox alternative chief Mike Darnell. “It was a deal both sides wanted to make.”
FOX says Ellen is a “huge” fan of the show, already, so why not bring in somebody who is somewhat like Paula in terms of personality, and infuse some humor into the process?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I think Ellen is exactly what the show needs, because some of the judges (not saying who) take themselves too seriously.
Bringing in Ellen ushers in the new, and ferrets out the old.
